Faith Independent Christian Academy
Grading
Home-based-educated students in grades K-8, please give the student a grade using a letter.
Grades 9-12, give a letter grade, and the number of credits earned For more information on assigning credits, see Credits.
Faith Independent Christian Academy grading scale is as follows:
94-100 A
87-93 B
77-86 C
70-76 D
0-69 F
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Credits
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College Path 23 Credits
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3 credits- Bible 1 2 3
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4- credits- English 1 11 111 1V
Math
4 credits- Algebra 1, Algebra 11, Geometry, Advanced Math
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Science
3 credits- Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
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4 credits/3 Credits- with Lab are required History: Word History or Geography, US History, US Government & Economics ] 3 credits are required for Faith Independent Christian Academy High School Diploma
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2 credits -Foreign Language: Two of the same language meets requirements
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1/2-credit - Health
1 credit-- Physical Education
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1 credit - Visual/Performing Art
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1 credit- Personal Finance
1/2 credit- Keyboarding/Typing
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General Path 23 Credits
3 credits- Bible: 1 2 3
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4 credits English 1, 11, 111, 1V
4 credits Math: Algebra 1, Algebra 11, Geometry, Advanced Math
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3 credits Science: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics
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3 credits History: World History or Geography, US History, US Government & Economics
1/2 Health
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1 credit Physical Education
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1 credit Visual/Performing Art
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1 credit Personal Finance
1/2 credit Keyboard/Typing
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2 Electives
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Faith Independent Christian Academy credits to graduate may differ from the requirements of transferring back into a public school. The public school system may or may not accept returning Homeschooling students credits, submitted by parent-educators and maintained by Faith Independent Christian Academy. Parent-educators are responsible for providing the homeschooled student with a curriculum and award credit, attendance, and progress reports. Faith Independent Christian Academy Supports home-based-education and offering, tutoring classes, curriculum, and other programs to prepare the student for High School graduation & Standardized Testing. Faith Independent Christian Academy does not require a student to complete our graduation credit requirements, if they are not obtaining a Faith Independent Christian Academy High School Diploma. We believe
in the laws of homeschooling and such parent-educator may issue a parent directed High school Diploma at our graduation ceremonies for a participation fee. The cap, gown, & diploma may be ordered and purchased through Faith Independent Christian Academy. Graduation Applications should be turned in no later than May 15th. All students must have a Faith Independent Christian Academy Senior Consultation to review graduation requirements
of Faith Independent Christian Academy. No Consultation for parent directed high school diplomas.
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Credits
Credits are assigned for students taking high school courses, not K-8 grade level assignments. K-8 grade level shall receive a grade letter when parent reporting.
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Faith Independent Christian Academy utilizes parent-reporting to create an official transcript for the student. Report Cards and transcripts will be distributed Semi-Annually. There is a $15.00 transcript processing fee. If the student needs an official transcript other than the semi-annual transcript, then their will be a $5.00 dollar charge
for each additional copy provided. Parent-Educators are to report actual courses student has taken.
Please report actual subjects the student has taken for credit accuracy on official transcripts provided by Faith Independent Christian Academy. Example: Algebra 1 rather than Math; Biology rather than Science; World History rather than History or Social Studies. Do not give credits for courses such as spelling or grammar as these
are included in each year of English.
The courses that the parent-educator give the student for earned credits on the Attendance & Progress report form
of Faith Independent Christian Academy will become a part of your student’s official transcript. Additional courses and experience which the parent-educator wish to give student credit for may be applied as credit earned
on students High school transcript or be placed in students portfolio. . This includes honors the
student has received such as: community, volunteer, missions work, etc.
Students Credits For Taking College Courses
Students taking a college-level course by Advanced Placement or dual enrollment should assign the student a half (½) high school credit for a 3 credit college course and assign 1 high school credit for a 5 or 6 credit college
course. Faith Independent Christian Academy will need a copy of the student's official college transcript. The College Registrar may be able to assist with this process.
Faith Independent Christian Academy Credit Required To Graduate
23 credits are required to graduate. High school normally lasts 4 years which averages out to approximately 5 courses per year, although high school may be completed 2 ½ years which is equivalent = 2 full school years
plus 2 summer schools.
Home-based-educating allows parent-educators the opportunity to create their own curriculum and the student to participte and earn credit for career skills that may not be offered in a traditional school setting.
Parents may create their own subjects by writing a course description and include what is required to gain mastery and award credit. Example; a student volunteering at a non-profit organization or human service agency for 150 hours may be awarded an Elective Credit for Career Course). This provides opportunity for your student to start developing skills in their chosen career field, and setting career goals One hundred fifty academic hours are sufficient to earn one high school credit. And is equivalent to 180 days of 45-minute classes.
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With drawling From Faith Independent Christian Academy
Parent-Educators are required to complete a Faith Independent Christian Academy withdrawal form, and before Faith Independent Christian Academy transfer official transcripts and records all attendance & progress reports,
required forms completed, and fees are to be current before the release of any documents or records.
Faith Independent Christian Academy will be happy to work out a payment arrangement.
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